The Buffalo Bills secured their first road playoff victory in 33 years, defeating the Jacksonville Jaguars 27-24. The decisive moment came late in the fourth quarter when quarterback Josh Allen led a nine-play, 66-yard drive, culminating in his own one-yard touchdown run. Following this score, Bills safety Cole Bishop intercepted Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence, sealing the win and ending a drought that dated back to the 1992 AFC Championship Game. This victory was the first road playoff win of Josh Allen's eight-year career.
The Bills entered the postseason as the No. 6 seed in the AFC, having lost the AFC East title to the New England Patriots, who secured the No. 2 seed with a 14-3 regular-season record, while Buffalo finished 12-5. Despite not having home-field advantage throughout the playoffs, the Bills have an opportunity to become the fourth team in NFL history to win a Super Bowl without playing any home playoff games, a feat last accomplished by the Green Bay Packers in the 2010 season. Josh Allen, who battled leg, hand, and head issues during the game, expressed confidence in his ability to continue playing effectively as the team aims for its first Lombardi Trophy, emphasizing the need to maintain their "road warrior" mentality.